Let me add that I did speak to KEF directly and asked them the question. They said they don't discuss any possible forthcoming updates/new models, etc before they are ready to be released. I respect their approach, and I partly read in that something new for the LS50 was in the works.
Since the model first appeared we now have other competitors' newer speakers, such as the Technics bookshelf---LS50 copy-cat, the new Elacs (Jones designed) monitors, and newer models from Revel.
I love the LS50, but I would be upset if I bought a pair soon, and an updated version was introduced this year. That's one of the audiophile's known unknowns!
Since the model first appeared we now have other competitors' newer speakers, such as the Technics bookshelf---LS50 copy-cat, the new Elacs (Jones designed) monitors, and newer models from Revel.
I love the LS50, but I would be upset if I bought a pair soon, and an updated version was introduced this year. That's one of the audiophile's known unknowns!